Job summary
If you are a dedicated and inspirational nurse with expertise in prostate cancer and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, we invite you to apply for this 18-month opportunity as a Band 7 Prostate Cancer CNS, or Band 6 Prostate Cancer CNS, depending on your experience and competencies. The CNS will need to comply with the professional standards associated with the role and as outlined in the ACCEND capabilities framework.
Our Uro-oncology service provides local and tertiary services from diagnosis to treatment and follow up care for prostate cancer patients. We are a busy referral unit for suspected prostate cancer and provide a fast diagnosis service in line with the best-timed pathway for prostate cancer diagnosis. We are the specialist surgery centre for patients undergoing major prostate oncology surgery and focal therapy in north and northeast London. UCLH provides non-surgical treatment modalities for prostate including proton beam radiotherapy, medical and clinical oncology inclusive of a clinical trial portfolio.
Main duties of the job
A Prostate Cancer CNS is a highly trained nurse who provides expert care, support, and guidance to patients with cancer throughout their treatment journey. They serve as a key point of contact, offering emotional support, managing symptoms, coordinating care, and helping patients navigate complex treatment options. The CNS plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes and ensuring personalized, holistic care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for a new challenge who has core skills and expertise in prostate cancer who would want to work in a centre of excellence with a team of clinical experts. The post holder will require excellent communication skills and a passion for quality patient care, teaching and education.
Informal conversations are encouraged. Please contact Hilary Baker Macmillan Lead CNS for Uro-oncology hilary.baker2@nhs.net.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First level RGN registration
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
Desirable
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to master's level equivalent ie V300 Non-medical Prescriber and/or physical assessment.
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience ie Fundamentals in Cancer Care.
- Leadership course.
- Mentorship/coaching course.
Experience
Essential
- Urology/Surgical/ Oncology care Nursing experience.
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led Clinics.
- Teaching/educating nurses, AHP's and patients
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Ability to work with multi professionals/cultural organisations, cross cutting organisational boundaries and in different health care settings.
- Experience of understanding and applying research and audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda.
- Practical experience of participating in change/developing practice, project management.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership.
- Teamwork skills.
- Service improvements.
- Exceptional communication to convey complex information and handle challenging conversations.
- Ability to design and deliver educational programs.
- Solve service challenges innovatively, and manage competing priorities efficiently.
- Use of electronic patient health records
Communication
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, including the ability to build rapport, deliver complex or sensitive information with empathy, and support patients in understanding their care plans.
- Managing challenging conversations and fostering collaboration.
- Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, clear documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First level RGN registration
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
Desirable
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to master's level equivalent ie V300 Non-medical Prescriber and/or physical assessment.
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience ie Fundamentals in Cancer Care.
- Leadership course.
- Mentorship/coaching course.
Experience
Essential
- Urology/Surgical/ Oncology care Nursing experience.
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led Clinics.
- Teaching/educating nurses, AHP's and patients
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Ability to work with multi professionals/cultural organisations, cross cutting organisational boundaries and in different health care settings.
- Experience of understanding and applying research and audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda.
- Practical experience of participating in change/developing practice, project management.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership.
- Teamwork skills.
- Service improvements.
- Exceptional communication to convey complex information and handle challenging conversations.
- Ability to design and deliver educational programs.
- Solve service challenges innovatively, and manage competing priorities efficiently.
- Use of electronic patient health records
Communication
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, including the ability to build rapport, deliver complex or sensitive information with empathy, and support patients in understanding their care plans.
- Managing challenging conversations and fostering collaboration.
- Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, clear documentation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
